Interpretative Horizon of so-called „Irregular Situations” (Amoris laetitia) in the Light of the Teaching of John Paul II and the Document of the International Theological Commission The Interpretation of Dogma

Abstract

This article is devoted to the issue of interpreting the teaching of Pope Francis on the so-called “Irregular situations” presented in the exhortation Amoris laetitia. This is an important problem because this part of papal theology raises the most controversy. Looking at the dynamics of the development of the Church's doctrine, one can easily see its constant development towards the better clarification of the truths of faith as well as the constant updating of teaching. However, every updating must be immersed in Tradition because the truth remains unchanged in its essence, and only a certain language form of its message can change. Adopting the hermeneutics of continuity that characterizes the development of the Church's doctrine, it is entitled to search for the right hermeneutic context for “irregular situations” in the light of the theology and anthropology of John Paul II and against the background of the International Theological Commission document dedicated to the interpretation of dogmas.